The Role:
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Clinical Director and Nursing and Midwifery Director of Womens and Childrens Services, and assistance to other members of the Department.
- Minute/note taking, preparation of correspondence, organisation and scheduling of meetings and appointments
- Provide assistance to senior departmental staff in the co-ordination and recruitment of medical, nursing and midwifery staff.
- Develop and maintain effective communication systems, including ensuring the timely flow of information to and from the department with organisations within and external to Hospitals North.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Hospitals North Womens and Childrens Services Directorate consists of Maternity Services, Paediatric Services and the Sexual Assault and Forensic Examination (SAFE) Service. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 22.8 hours per fortnight commencing from a mutually agreed date to until 2 January 2026.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Allowances:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Completion of a Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Leanne Roberts
Position: Director of Nursing and Midwifery Womens and Childrens Services Hospitals North
Phone number: 03 67778976
Email address: leanne.roberts@ths.tas.gov.au
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